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He was a grade A starting pitcher once. For 1.5 seasons from the second half of 2006 to the end of 2007. And again for half a season this year in Seattle. Otherwise, the "too many pitches" problem has been endemic for him. From 2004-early 2006 and in 2008, he would throw this many pitches. Bedard has GREAT stuff but does not pitch with confidence in that stuff apparently, because he hasn't been getting garbage swings ALL YEAR...even when he was succeeding. He's nibbling too much...he's not getting calls on his curve, he's not making adjustments, and he's not helping the Mariners win games.